Hi Lex, Your best bet is to create and ideabook talk to a couple local contractors and show them what you are looking for. They can give you a good idea once you know the size, scope and finish you would be looking at building.

There are two types of wood you could use for exterior: Ipe or Redwood. Redwood takes the stain better and lasts a long time. Ipe is a real hard wood, so the stain will not absorb as well as Redwood, but Ipe will last forever.

Too often a work of architecture is judged unfairly because it is assumed to be the product of an ego-driven architect bullying a client into building the architect's vision. But the best architecture is in fact a product of a client willing to share his or her eccentricities and an architect who is willing to incorporate those eccentricities into a unique and imaginative structure.

5. Consult with a local architect. Sometimes the best architect for the project isn't located near your build location. Instead of hiring a local architect for the whole project, you may want to ask him or her to collaborate during the design review and planning processes, and then let your primary architect take over.This is very common on larger projects, particularly in areas with complicated planning approvals. Hiring a local architect in addition to your primary architect might seem like a waste at first, but it'll inevitably save you time and money in the long run.Find architects where you want to build

Garage door location
My kind of place someday. very intuitive for a limited lot space.
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December 13, 2012susanrobertson wrote:
Can I get this garage door in NJ?
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PRO
Clopay Building Products
Yes. Residential garage door manufacturer offers it in the Avante Collection. We have dealers in NJ. Visit www.clopaydoor.com to see the design options and find a dealer near you.
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January 15, 2012zozo125 wrote:
Who makes the garage door?
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henryh
This style garage door can be ordered from Clopay (model: Avanti collection) and Garaga (California).